during the summer, i found this cabinet with smudged glass & scratched wood but fully functional at a yard sale for $20. i brought it home & with a little elbow grease, leftover white paint & spray paint, it came to life. it's the perfect little cabinet & it makes me smile.

atop the cabinet sits a vase of cotton from a farm nearby, a beeswax candle, incense, found objects & this herb drying rack, also found at a yard sale for $5. it is so convenient & it makes our home smell wonderful. i am currently drying parsley from the garden. earlier this year i dried mint & soon i'll be harvesting oregano and thyme before our first frost.

on the first shelf includes a small collection of books on homemaking, herbal healing, holistic health & natural body care recipes.

i also have a handful of supplies on the first shelf, including beeswax, essential oils & containers for holding homemade lip balms, deodorant, & hand salves. a great resource for supplies is mountain rose herbs. all of my baskets & jars for holding supplies were thrifted for just a dollar or two.

on the second shelf includes quarts of homemade applesauce, a collection of pottery, a favorite photograph by abby & a thrifted basket full of miscellaneous vases for around the home.

on the last shelf includes preserved peaches, quick pickles, salsa & an array of jams & butters.

i am not an expert whatsoever in the topic of handmade concoctions, but it's an ever-growing interest of mine & i love having this little space to inspire & educate. i hope you enjoyed my little tour!

Hi Natalie! I couldn't NOT comment on this post - I think we may be twins. I knew exactly which Amber, Amanda, and Abby you were talking about without clicking through (and even the posts!); have almost exactly the same book collection and supplies, and love of making. I'm a wee bit envious of your herb-drying rack! That's a great find. :) Happy concocting!

Hi Natalie! I just came across your blog and just love it! It's so inspiring in all ways :) Your apothecary corner is one of those things I dream of having. I bought "Herbal Healing for Woman" about 20 years ago and still use it. I also have Molly's book another favorite :) I look forward to following your blog! Nice to meet you.